Troubleshooting Guide
If your gate opener does not function properly after it is installed, use this guide before calling the GTO Service Department.
18 Vac Transformer ............................................................................................18.0 to 22.0 Vac, 2200 mA
5 W Solar panel (single) ....................................................................................18.0 to 22.0 Vdc, 300 mA
* measure voltage at panel and control box.
Two 12 V, 7 amp hour Batteries .....................................................................12.5 to 13.5 Vdc 7.0 Ah
*measure voltage at battery terminals with battery disconnected from circuit board
Charging circuit .................................................................................................13.3 to 14.8 Vdc
*measure voltage at battery terminals with battery connected to circuit board and GREEN "POWER IN"
LED is ON.
Audible Feedback
Symptom
1 short beep upon
activation
1 short beep upon
power up
Continuous
Uninterrupted Alarm
1 beep with 10 seconds
off
1 beep then 2 beeps
1 beep with 2 seconds
off
3 beeps with 2 seconds
off
VOLTAGE READINGS
Diagnosis
Blown Fuse
Low or Bad Battery
Loose Battery Connection
Circuit Board Powered
Up & Ready
Circuit Board Senses an
Obstruction
Low Battery Condition
Master Motor Terminals
Shorted
Master Arm Limit Switch
Error
Master Arm Rev Counter
Error
Check:
• Fuse
• Battery Under Load
• Battery Harness Connections
• Normal Operation
• Path of Gate
• Gate for Level and Plumb
• Stall Force Adjustment
• Disconnect Safety Devices
• Rev Counter
• Fuses
• Battery Harness Connections
• Battery Under Load
• Connections to Master Inputs
• Master Arm Power Cable
• Motor
• Circuit Board
• Connections to Master Inputs
• Master Arm Power Cable
• Connections to Master Inputs
• Master Arm Power Cable
• Rev Counter
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